Falsifiability

Philosopher Karl Popper suggested that it is impossible to prove a scientific theory true using induction, since it is hard to find evidence that will assure us that contrary evidence will not be traced. To argue this, Karl Popper suggested that proper science is accomplished by a method he referred to as deduction. Deduction involves the process of falsification. Falsification is a particular specialized aspect of hypothesis testing. The falsification process generally involves the process of…

Article Critique #2: Is Homophobia Associated With Homosexual Arousal? Kayla McCoy University of North Texas Is Homophobia Associated with Homosexual Arousal? Summary The authors of the article “Is Homophobia Associated with Homosexual Arousal?” Henry E. Adams, Lester W. Wright, Jr., and Bethany A. Lohr all collaborated efforts to test a theory involving homophobia. The article was published in 1996 to investigate how certain anxieties among heterosexuals who felt homosexual…

An English clergyman in 1908 reasoned that just as a watch is made up of several different parts, “framed and put together for a purpose,”(cit) so too are natural objects--ranging from the minutest antenna and delicate wings to the larger human body--made up of parts that combine to serve a higher function. As a watch is the handiwork of a watchmaker, nature is the product of a designing intelligence, or God. Thus goes William Paley’s ‘Watchmaker analogy’ from his book Natural Theology (cit)…

She cites the problem behind that to be mainly the fault of the EU and other non-governmental organizations like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth. John Robbins in his article explains the arguments’ falsifiability being that Golden Rice did in fact not produce enough beta-carotene. He although, fails to indicate that neither do Non-GMO alternatives as does Saletan. Alternately, Baggott explains that it has been altered so it now produces it…

The historical backdrop of slavery traverses almost every culture, nationality, and religion and from antiquated times to the present day. However the social, monetary, and legitimate position of slaves was immensely extraordinary in various frameworks of servitude in various times and places. In spite of the fact that servitude is no more extended legitimate anyplace in the world, human trafficking remain a universal issue and an expected 25-40 million individuals are living in illicit…

A neutral question can be defined as “a request for information taking no sides, free from marked bias or partiality.” It would appear that all true questions should be neutral. If a question is not neutral, it tends towards a statement, or a judgment, disguised as a question. Neutral questions are ones that allow the respondent to decide upon answers without overt direction or pressure from the questioner. They are usually contrasted with leading questions. Leading question are ones where the…

pinpoint an area of interest and develop an idea or hypothesis that can be tested. It is an educated guess. After a possible hypothesis is reached, it is important to think of ways to disprove or confirm the hypothesis through experimentation; falsifiability is a major aspect of a valid hypothesis. After this step one would test the data to conclude whether or not the hypothesis is true. Every step of the experiment to test the hypothesis must be defined and replicable in order to get the same…

A common characteristic of humanity is the desire to seek big truths, pursue enlightenment and perpetually strive to have all the answers, regardless of how futile the pursuit. Consequently, the human mind is uncomfortable with uncertainty, so we are programmed to find explanations or create them if we must. We desire confidence in our knowledge, which we typically associate with expanding our knowledge. Therefore, when one has a greater understanding of something they are more assured about the…

explaining the world phenomena, for instance, the provenance of life. Unlike narratives, modern science is not ill-founded with groundless claims, but solid and justified facts, which makes itself a cogent argument. The nature of science, which is its falsifiability, testability and predictability makes itself a more compelling argument in that any scepticism or disputes can be addressed. Famous ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that true knowledge is gained through the process of…

be tested or disproven. Popper discusses that it is an issue when someone considers pseudoscience to be a science. With pseudoscience, people often times support their theories by looking for confirmations instead of trying to test them for falsifiability. This happens because pseudoscience deals a lot with things that cannot be actively observed or measured. (199-202) Though these two are different, both science and pseudoscience hold great values towards an individual 's life.…